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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?
(a) Jacob is told Marlena has been injured
(b) Jacob is told the animals are stampeding
(c) Jacob is told August is looking for him
(d) Jacob is told the police are raiding the train

2. What does Marlena ask Jacob when they meet in Chapter 7?
(a) To tell her the truth about her horse.
(b) To protect her from August and Uncle Al.
(c) To tell her the truth about his feelings for her.
(d) To help her leave August.

3. Why does Camel drink jake?
(a) It is tasty.
(b) It is cheap.
(c) It is Prohibition and it is the only alcohol he can find.
(d) It was a gift.

4. Who is Jacob, the character introduced in the prologue?
(a) A circus performer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A cook.
(d) A circus workman.

5. Who finds bath water for Jacob?
(a) Camel.
(b) August.
(c) Earl.
(d) Kinko.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?

2. Why can Jacob not change his clothes the next morning?

3. What is Jacob's one pleasure at the assisted-living center?

4. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

5. What does the barker do to reward Jacob?

(see the answer key)

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